Missouri residents may be interested to learn what the main differences are between employees and independent contractors under the law.The biggest difference is control. For the most part, employers are entitled to control their employees under the terms and...
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Month: October 2014
Missouri Dominos franchises facing wage law litigation
Missouri consumers who enjoy a slice or two from one of the nation's most popular pizza chains may be interested to learn of the following litigation.A pizza delivery driver for Dominos has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court, Eastern District of...
Family suspects nursing home neglect after health deterioration
One of the most difficult decisions that Missouri family members must make is when they decide to put a loved one in an assisted living facility or nursing home. They worry that their loved one will not be treated and cared for appropriately. This is especially true...
Workplace discrimination examples
Missourians, like others elsewhere around the country, can experience discrimination in the workplace. While illegal, old prejudices die hard and these situations still occur. It can be very helpful to the worker to know ways to identify these negative incidents that...
Doctor errors may occur more in afternoon in Missouri
A medical professional can make a mistake at any time of the day, which is why he or she should always be vigilant and alert. However, despite one's best efforts, a doctor can still make a mistake that causes harm to a patient in Missouri. A recently released study...
Does Missouri protect its workers from discrimination?
Missouri workers may be glad to know that yes, the state does have provisions in place to protect them from workplace discrimination.The Missouri Human Rights Act makes it a crime to discriminate workers in any manner of employment due to a person's religion, national...
Most Missouri workers are entitled to overtime pay
Some Missouri workers struggle to make it financially and cover all of their bills simply holding down one job. But working two or more jobs leaves very little free time to spend with family or on leisure activities.One way that workers are able to manage on a single...
Can my boss legally fire me for any reason in Missouri?
Employees often are surprised by their termination because they didn't see it coming. As far as they were aware, everything was fine and their performance was adequate or better. Therefore, when the axe unexpectedly falls, often they question whether they could...
Woman in killed in 1 of Missouri’s recent hit-and-run accidents
Roads in Missouri can be a very dangerous place to be, though many people have to travel them every single day. Hit-and-run drivers contribute to making the roads across the country unsafe, and they are usually prosecuted once they are located. Fortunately,...
Cases of amputation in Missouri motorcycle accidents
Motorcyclists have to adhere to the same laws as car drivers. They also have the same rights as other types of motorists. The only difference is that a motorcyclist is infinitely more vulnerable to suffering catastrophic injuries in a Missouri car crash -- injuries...